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Software Name BIOS Update CD
(ISO image file for bootable CD)
Support systems ThinkPad X61, X61s, Reserve Edition
Operating Systems Microsoft Windows Vista 32-bit
Microsoft Windows Vista 64-bit
Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition, Professional
Microsoft Windows 2000
Version 2.13
Issue date May 7, 2008
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WHAT THIS PACKAGE DOES
This package is to update the BIOS (including system program and
Embedded Controller program) stored in the ThinkPad computer to fix
problems, add new functions, or expand functions as noted below.
In order to enable the BIOS update by booting the computer from the
CD-R/CD-RW disc, disregarding the operating system, this package is
compiled into an ISO image file which is compatible with CD-R/CD-RW
writing software. For that purpose, it is necessary to have the
CD-R/CD-RW writing software (with CD-R/CD-RW creation function from
the ISO image file) prepared separately.
This program is language independent and can be used with any
language system.
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CHANGES IN THIS RELEASE
Version 2.13
[Important updates]
Nothing.
[New functions or enhancements]
Nothing.
[Problem fixes]
- System hangs while formatting CardBus ATA HDD drive under
Windows Vista 64-bit SP1.
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DETERMINING WHICH VERSION IS INSTALLED
1. Turn off the computer.
2. Turn on the computer.
3. While the "To interrupt normal startup, press the blue
ThinkVantage button" message is displayed at the lower-left area
of the screen, press the F1 key.
The BIOS Setup Utility menu will be displayed.
If a password prompt appears, type the correct password.
4. Check BIOS Version and Embedded Controller Version.
5. Turn off the computer.
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NOTES
1. If you update to the BIOS version 2.06-1.03 or later,
you are not able to get back to the older BIOS versions.
2. In order to enable the BIOS update by booting the computer from
the CD-R/CD-RW disc, it is necessary to prepare the CD-R/CD-RW
writing software, such as RecordNow! writing software.
If your version of RecordNow! does not have a "Burn Image" entry,
upgrade RecordNow! from the following site.
http://www.lenovo.com/support/site.wss/document.do?lndocid=MIGR-43887
3. The CD-R/CD-RW disc for the BIOS update does not support any
optical disc drives connected through USB devices, PC Cards,
CardBus cards. It only supports CD-RW, CD-RW/DVD Combo and DVD
Multi drives in the ThinkPad X6 UltraBase.
4. To boot the computer from the internal optical disc drive, your
ThinkPad computer may need to change the boot device setting.
Refer to the "Prepare boot device" section in this document.
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CREATING THE BIOS UPDATE CD
1. Start Windows Vista, XP, 2000 and logon with administrative
privileges.
2. Download the ISO file.
3. For Windows Vista, click Start, then click Start Search.
For Windows XP, 2000, click Start, then click Run...
4. Specify the path where you downloaded the file, then click OK.
RecordNow! or the default recording software will open.
Example: C:\temp\7nuj13uc.iso
5. Follow the instructions on the screen.
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PREPARING THE BOOT DEVICE
Confirm that an Optical Disc Drive is in the boot device list of
your BIOS setup.
1. Power off the computer.
2. Power on the computer.
3. Press the F1 key to enter the BIOS Setup Utility when the
"ThinkPad" logo is seen on the screen.
The BIOS Setup Utility menu will be displayed.
If a password prompt appears, type the correct password.
4. Choose "Startup" from the menu.
5. Choose "Boot" from the menu. Note the current boot priority order
for restoration later if you need to modify your boot list.
6. In "Boot Priority Order", set "ATAPI CD0" to the top of the list,
"1".
7. Press the F10 key to save the new setup, and then select Yes.
8. Restart the computer.
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UPDATING THE BIOS
Notes:
- If your computer runs satisfactorily now, it may not be necessary to
update the BIOS. To determine if you should update the BIOS, refer
to the Version Information section.
- You need an AC adapter, a charged battery pack, and CD-RW, CD-RW/DVD
Combo or DVD Multi drive in the ThinkPad X6 UltraBase to update the BIOS.
- Remove the Power-on password prior to updating the BIOS in the RDM
(Remote Deployment Manager) or similar environment.
Attention:
Do not turn off, suspend the computer or remove the BIOS UPDATE CD
until the update has been completed. IF YOU DO THAT WHILE THE UPDATE
IS STILL IN PROGRESS, THE SYSTEM BOARD MAY HAVE TO BE REPLACED.
Manual Update
1. Firmly connect the AC adapter to the computer.
2. Make sure you have a ThinkPad with a CD-RW, CD-RW/DVD, combo or
DVD Multi drive installed.
3. Insert the BIOS Update CD into the drive and turn on the computer.
4. Select Read this first from the menu and carefully read the
information.
5. Press the Esc key to return to the menu.
6. Select Update system program and follow the instructions on the
screen.
7. After the information panel appears, remove the BIOS Update CD in
the drive then press the Enter key to restart the system.
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INITIALIZING BIOS
BIOS Initialization is suggested for some problems. To initialize the
BIOS settings:
1. Turn off the computer.
2. Turn on the computer.
3. While the "To interrupt normal startup, press the blue
ThinkVantage button" message is displayed at the lower-left area
of the screen, press the F1 key.
The BIOS Setup Utility menu will be displayed.
If a password prompt appears, type the correct password.
4. Press the F9 key to load default configuration.
5. Select Yes.
6. Press the F10 key to save default configuration and exit.
7. Select Yes.
8. Restart the computer.
Note:
After initialization you may need to reapply some settings that you
had changed previously.
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VERSION INFORMATION
The following versions of BIOS and ECP (Embedded Controller Program)
have been released to date.
Package Version BIOS Version (BIOS ID) ECP Version (ECP ID)
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1.02 1.02 (7NET21WW) 1.01 (7MHT23WW)
1.03 1.03 (7NET22WW) 1.02 (7MHT24WW)
1.05 1.05 (7NET24WW) 1.02 (7MHT24WW)
1.06 1.06 (7NET25WW) 1.02 (7MHT24WW)
1.08 1.08 (7NET27WW) 1.02 (7MHT24WW)
1.10 1.10 (7NET29WW) 1.02 (7MHT24WW)
1.11 1.11 (7NET30WW) 1.02 (7MHT24WW)
2.06 2.06 (7NETA6WW) 1.03 (7MHT25WW)
2.07 2.07 (7NETA7WW) 1.03 (7MHT25WW)
2.08 2.08 (7NETA8WW) 1.03 (7MHT25WW)
2.11 2.11 (7NETB1WW) 1.03 (7MHT25WW)
2.13 2.13 (7NETB3WW) 1.03 (7MHT25WW)
To check the version of BIOS and Embedded Controller Program, refer to
the Determining which version is installed section.
Summary of Changes
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Where: < > Package version
BIOS: BIOS version
ECP: Embedded Controller Program version
[Important] Important Update
(New) New Function or Enhancement
(Fix) Correction to existing function
<1.02>
BIOS: 1.02 / ECP: 1.01
- (New) Support for ThinkPad X61, X61s.
<1.03>
BIOS: 1.03 / ECP: 1.02
- (Fix) Improvement of cooling FAN control. (EC)
<1.05>
BIOS: 1.05 / ECP: 1.02
- (New) The ENERGY STAR logo is displayed during POST. (BIOS)
- (New) Support for new WWAN card. (BIOS)
- (New) Support for ThinkPad Reserve Edition
<1.06>
BIOS: 1.06 / ECP: 1.02
- (Fix) The computer with Intel Turbo Memory Controller may hang displaying
a Blue screen when it wakes up from hibernation mode. (BIOS)
- (Fix) System performance sometimes gets lower when "SATA Controller Mode
Option" is set to "AHCI" in BIOS Setup Utility. (BIOS)
<1.08>
BIOS: 1.08 / ECP: 1.02
- (Fix) Unexpected display modes may be selected with docking station on
Windows Vista. (BIOS)
- (Fix) SMBIOS type22(Battery information) handling on PC with damaged battery
was improved. (BIOS)
- (Fix) Fingerprint authentication fails once at power-on time,
power-on password prompt appears immediately. (BIOS)
- (Fix) Memory address more than 4GB can't be accessed under Vista WindowsPE.
(BIOS)
<1.10>
BIOS: 1.10 / ECP: 1.02
- (Fix) An error message may be displayed after the system with smart battery
entered Intel(R) AMT Management Engine BIOS Extention screen. (BIOS)
- (Fix) Data transmission speed of the hard drive gets slow from 66
MB/s to 33 MB/s in SATA AHCI mode. (BIOS)
- (Fix) The computer may hang at the power-on if device configuration
is changed in the BIOS Setup immediately after resuming
normal operation from hibernation mode. (BIOS)
- (Fix) An error may occur at the power-on after ThinkPad BIOS
Settings for Windows runs and then the computer goes into
hibernation mode. (BIOS)
- (Fix) When Power button of Power Options in Control panel is set to
"Do nothing" for "When I close the lid of my portable computer:"
in Extended desktop, Extended desktop is kept even by closing
portable computer. (BIOS)
<1.11>
BIOS: 1.11 / ECP: 1.02
- (Fix) When Load Deafults(F9) in BIOS Setup is performed,
AMT SOL(Serial-Over-LAN) session may be disconnected. (BIOS)
- (Fix) The brightness becomes maximum at the start of Windows XP even if
the maximum brightness has not been set with Fn+End key in previous
session. (BIOS)
<2.06>
BIOS: 2.06 / ECP: 1.03
- (New) Added the new error code 1830 to indicate that a single DIMM
is not installed in the memory slot 0.
Solution for the error code:
With a single DIMM, install the DIMM into the memory slot 0
(a slot different from having used it). (BIOS)
- (Fix) Unexpected interrupts from the USB controller may occur. (BIOS)
<2.07>
BIOS: 2.07 / ECP: 1.03
- (New) Support for the models with new microprocessors. (BIOS)
- (New) Microcode updates of the processors. (BIOS)
<2.08>
BIOS: 2.08 / ECP: 1.03
- (New) Intel Memory Reference Code update. (BIOS)
- (Fix) POST 2100 for Hard Disk Initialization error may be displayed
at reboot after exiting from BIOS Setup Utility. (BIOS)
<2.11>
BIOS: 2.11 / ECP: 1.03
- (Fix) WOL (Wake on LAN) may fail. (BIOS)
- (Fix) Boot error occurs at Intel ICH8M SATA initialization. (BIOS)
<2.13>
BIOS: 2.13 / ECP: 1.03
- (Fix) System hangs while formatting CardBus ATA HDD drive under
Windows Vista 64-bit SP1.
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BIOS INFORMATION
Memory Map Information
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Reserved Area:
The following conventional memory addresses are reserved by the BIOS
and others.
C0000-CFFFF : Reserved for Video BIOS
D0000-D1FFF : Reserved for Option ROM of Ethernet (*1)
E0000-FFFFF : Reserved for System BIOS
Notes:
*1: This area becomes free by disabling the Ethernet LAN Option
ROM option under Config and Network in the BIOS Setup Utility.
This choice will disable PXE and WOL features.
Usable Area:
The following memory address can be used by the memory manager such as
EMM386.
D2000-DFFFF
Note: Certain addresses in this area will be reserved for CardBus
Controllers or others by Operating Systems.
The addresses vary and depend on the design of each Operating
System.
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TRADEMARKS
* ThinkPad and ThinkVantage are registered trademarks of Lenovo.
* Intel is a registered trademark of Intel Corporation.
* Microsoft and Windows are registered trademarks of Microsoft
Corporation.
* Windows Vista is a trademark of Microsoft Corporation.
* RecordNow is a trademark of Sonic Solutions.
Other company, product, and service names may be registered trademarks,
trademarks or service marks of others.